Jamiatul Ummah School
56 Bigland Street, Shadwell, London, E1 2NDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Jamiatul Ummah School is a secondary school in Tower Hamlets for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 109 schools in Tower Hamlets. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in February 2025.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 February 2025, report published 13 March 2025
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 February 2025
A calm and peaceful atmosphere permeates this school. Pupils are proud to attend here because this is a caring and respectful environment. They are kind and supportive of each other. Pupils get along well. Disagreements are rare because staff promote a culture of togetherness, 'ummah', in the school. Younger pupils appreciate that older pupils act as role models and look after them. The school's expectations for pupils' academic achievement and conduct are unwaveringly high for every pupil. Staff ensure that 'no one is left behind', including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils are attentive and confident and articulate their thoughts and reflections well. They value the creative ways teachers help them to learn. Pupils celebrate the successes of their peers instinctively and genuinely. Pupils' conduct fully reflects the school's motto because they 'behave well, achieve well and become great' positive citizens. Leaders place great emphasis on the importance of pupils' wider personal development. There are an extensive range of enrichment opportunities offered. Pupils make the most of these experiences. They take pride in the many occasions provided to represent the school. These include participating in sporting competitions and speaking publicly before the Mayor of the Borough in the Town Hall.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
33 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
181 pupils on roll, with places for 250
Schools near Jamiatul Ummah School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mulberry School for Girls | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 55.2 |
| Wapping High School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.9 |
| London Islamic School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 58.7 |
| Madani Secondary Girls' School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 56.6 |
| London Enterprise Academy | 0.3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 48.0 |
School details
- School type
- Other independent school
- Sector
- Independent
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Nojarul Islam
- Phone
- 02077907878
- Address
- 56 Bigland Street, Shadwell, London, E1 2ND
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- URN
- 131388
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.